1. the action of making something narrower at the waist or middle section
2. the narrowed middle section of a ship’s hull
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The waisting of the dress created an elegant silhouette.
• The designer focused on the waisting to emphasize the model’s figure.
• The ship’s waisting allowed for better maneuverability in rough seas.
• Careful waisting of the bottle made it easier to grip.
• The waisting process required precise measurements.
• The naval architect examined the waisting of the vessel’s design.